Dr Narongchai Akrasanee — chairman of the Mekong Institute’s Steering Committee and former Minister of Energy and Minister of Commerce of Thailand — discusses the challenges to continuous growth in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets in 2015 with the aim of helping member countries realise sustainable development by striking a balance between the economy, society and the environment.

Takehiko Nakao argues that it is an opportune moment for the GMS leaders to embrace new opportunities, including incorporating new technologies in various sectors such as education, agriculture, health, and finance.